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Staff Writer, Congressional Leadership
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About this role
About the Position
CQ Roll Call seeks an experienced, versatile and motivated journalist to join a team of reporters covering the elected leadership of the House and Senate and Congress’ factions, caucuses and group dynamics. This is a role for someone who can generate distinctive coverage for a sophisticated audience. The ideal candidate has excellent news judgment, superior writing and reporting skills, and a strong record of breaking news and developing sources. You can connect the dots and can balance spot news and unique enterprise. Experience covering Congress strongly preferred.
About the CQ Roll Call Team
Washington’s CQ Roll Call brings up-to-date news, analysis, and insights to senior decision-makers on Capitol Hill. This trusted source of unbiased, impartial information provides authoritative, nonpartisan and accurate congressional news and legislative tracking tools to its subscribers. Through more than 40 print and online products, CQ Roll Call offers insight on the people and institutions that influence public policy and legislation, keeping readers updated on a weekly, daily and real-time basis with coverage of every legislative action in Congress via breaking news, bill tracking, and member profiles.
About You
You report and write for a sophisticated audience interested in politics and policy, pursuing the truth from a variety of sources and reflecting their positions with impartiality. Collaborative yet independent, you know when to work with colleagues and when to break out stories on your own. You uphold the highest professional and ethical standards, probing beneath the surface of official statements to uncover the deeper story. Committed to continuous professional growth and engagement within a broader community of journalists, you contribute meaningfully to the shared goals and success of the newsroom team.
Application Requirements: All applicants must submit four (4) published writing samples from newspapers, news websites or news magazines that demonstrate reporting and writing ability. When submitting stories, please include a note about your work: What sets it apart from other coverage? What does it illustrate about your approach to journalism? The work samples can be uploaded as documents or provided as direct links that are not password-protected.
The position is based in Washington, DC and requires daily reporting from the Capitol. The base salary range for this position is $75,000 - 80,000 per year.
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What is the salary for the Staff Writer, Congressional Leadership role at fiscalnote?
The listed salary for this Staff Writer, Congressional Leadership position at fiscalnote is USD 75K–80K. This is an Full Time Employee role.
Where is the Staff Writer, Congressional Leadership position at fiscalnote located?
This Staff Writer, Congressional Leadership role at fiscalnote is based in Washington, DC. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Staff Writer, Congressional Leadership role at fiscalnote full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full Time Employee position. It is posted as a Staff Writer, Congressional Leadership role in the 210 - Editorial department at fiscalnote.
Which team or department does the Staff Writer, Congressional Leadership at fiscalnote belong to?
This Staff Writer, Congressional Leadership position is part of the 210 - Editorial department at fiscalnote. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Staff Writer, Congressional Leadership job at fiscalnote posted?
This Staff Writer, Congressional Leadership position at fiscalnote was posted on Aug 26, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Staff Writer, Congressional Leadership
fiscalnote · 💰 USD 75K–80K
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